Exploring Earth's Layers and Rocks (English)

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What is the hottest layer of the Earth?

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Inner Core

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What process forms sedimentary rocks?

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Erosion and compaction

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How are metamorphic rocks formed?

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Heat and pressure altering existing rocks

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What is the difference between the outer core and inner core?

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The outer core is liquid, while the inner core is solid.

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How are igneous rocks formed?

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Cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is the Earth's crust?

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The outermost layer of the Earth, composed of solid rock.

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What is the mantle?

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The layer of the Earth between the crust and the outer core, made of semi-solid rock.

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What is the outer core?

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A liquid layer of the Earth located beneath the mantle.

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What is the inner core?

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The solid, innermost layer of the Earth, composed mainly of iron and nickel.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface.